Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

From Seattle to Connecticut, three University of Connecticut medical students just rolled back into the state after a very trying cross country journey. UConn medical students Brian Legato, Dustin Moore and Julia Neri started their ride to raise money for the Hole in the Wall Gang camp on June 6, traveling from Washington state back to Connecticut. They said it…

The Travelers Championship announced Tuesday that June’s golf tournament, with limited fans in attendance, raised more than $2.2 million for Connecticut charities. That was up from $1.6 million raised during 2020 when the tournament in Cromwell was the third post-quarantine event on the PGA Tour and held without fans because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also was more than the…

After decades of working out, personal trainer Andy Berman decided it was time for him and his staff to use their extraordinary fitness for an extraordinary cause. “About 12 years ago I was working out with a friend of mine in the gym and throwing around a lot of the weights and we kind of just looked at each other…

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which Paul Newman founded in 1988 as a place for seriously ill children to have a summer camp experience, will be welcoming back children and their families for in-person camps this summer after pausing in-person activities since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a large fire in February. Camp will resume on…

The fire-damaged buildings at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp have been cleared and the staff are preparing to bring campers back as soon as possible as they rebuild.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded by actor Paul Newman in 1988 and it has has been serving seriously ill children ever since, providing a place for them and their families to enjoy a full camp experience. In February, a fire destroyed several buildings at the camp. Families will be at the camp this summer and rebuilding...

Connecticut State Police investigators have determined that the fire that caused massive damage at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford was not intentionally set or criminal in nature.

Just 10 days after a fire destroyed several buildings at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, CEO Jimmy Canton announced Monday they have reached $1 million in donations that will be matched by The Travelers and Travelers Championship to rebuild those buildings. There are enough anticipated funds to rebuild the structures to meet the current needs of…

Three-time Travelers Championship winner Bubba Watson said Wednesday he will donate $25,000 to the effort to rebuild the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp after Friday’s devastating fire. Watson tweeted in response to the announcement from the tournament and Travelers, that they would match donations up to $1 million. “Hey @Travelers @TravelersChamp… put me down for $25k!!” Watson tweeted. “Happy…

A former camper from North Haven has started a fundraising campaign in the wake of the fire that destroyed several buildings at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp last week.

Less than a week after a fire destroyed multiple buildings at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, the Newman’s Own Foundation has committed $1 million to help the camp rebuild. The fire, which happened on Friday, February 12, destroyed several buildings at the camp that was founded by actor Paul Newman in 1988. Each year, the camp…

Hole in the Wall Gang Camp CEO Jimmy Canton said Tuesday, with support from the community, he plans to rebuild the camp and make it even better than before.

In Ashford, an investigation continues into what caused the fire at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Tuesday, the town’s fire marshal said the fire does not seem suspicious. Despite the devastation, the nonprofit is trying to see the silver lining as they continue to support families with sick children. Just four days since the fire, the organization...

The fire that destroyed several buildings at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford Friday does not appear suspicous, according to the town’s fire marshal. Fire Marshal Richard Whitehouse said Tuesday there was nothing to indicate the fire was suspicious. There were no tracks in the snow leading up to buildings and the gates at both ends...

The Albert family treasures memories they made at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, but watching images of Friday’s fire isn’t one they want to remember. “It was crazy, devastating, heartbreaking really,” said Kelly Albert of Bristol. Her son, Connor Albert, was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2016. She said Connor loved every second he spent...

Families who spoke with NBC Connecticut talked about the positive impact the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp had in wake of a massive fire that destroyed buildings at the camp.

Days after a fire destroyed several buildings at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Travelers and the Travelers Championship announced they will help their longtime charity partner. The two have pledged to match up to $1 million in donations to the camp, which serves more than 20,000 children with serious illnesses and their families each year. “For…

New DroneRanger footage shows the extent of damage caused by a massive fire that ripped through the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford Friday night.

Former campers and counselors share how Hole in The Wall has impacted their lives after a fire destroyed four of the camp’s buildings Friday night.